Alfred the Great — By Firelight | Unframed Canvas Print
18″ x 12″ (Horizontal) / 1.25"
£66.99
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Alfred the Great — By Firelight | Unframed Canvas Print
£66.99
Alfred the Great — By Firelight
A king absorbed in study, a hearth left unattended. This atmospheric canvas imagines Alfred the Great reading by firelight while cakes lie neglected beside him, bringing a quieter, more human note to the stories of Wessex. Drawing on the familiar legend of Alfred and the cakes, it places thought and distraction, rather than battle and triumph, at the centre of the scene.
Made for a reading corner, study or a home shaped by an interest in the past, the artwork invites a second look and a familiar story retold. It is an imaginative interpretation of a legend, not a documented portrait of an event.
Product features
- Horizontal 18″ × 12″ stretched canvas with a depth of 1.25″
- Cotton-polyester composite canvas stretched over internal radiata pine supports
- Wood sourced from FSC-certified renewable forests
- Image-enhancing coating and UL-certified GREENGUARD Gold inks
- Non-hazardous, non-toxic, non-flammable latex inks
- Back hanging hardware included, ready to hang
- Soft rubber support dots for stability
- No decorative outer frame included
Size guide
| Measurement | 18″ × 12″ (Horizontal) |
|---|---|
| Width, in | 18.00 |
| Height, in | 12.00 |
| Depth, in | 1.25 |
Care instructions
If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
Frequently asked questions
What does the artwork depict?
It imagines Alfred the Great studying by firelight, with cakes neglected beside the hearth. The scene brings a reflective, domestic mood to a familiar story associated with the king.
Is this a historical reconstruction?
No. It is an imaginative interpretation of the legend of Alfred and the cakes, rather than a reconstruction of a documented scene.
What size is the canvas?
The canvas measures 18″ wide × 12″ high in horizontal orientation, with a depth of 1.25″.
Does unframed mean it arrives rolled?
No. The canvas is stretched over internal wooden supports and arrives ready to hang with back hardware. “Unframed” means it has no decorative outer frame.
Can I choose this artwork with a decorative frame?
Yes. Discover Alfred the Great — By Firelight Framed Canvas Print, featuring cotton-polyester canvas with an image-enhancing coating, GREENGUARD Gold certified latex inks and a decorative outer frame in Black, Espresso, White or Natural. Sawtooth hanging hardware is included. The canvas measures 18″ × 12″ in horizontal orientation, with a canvas depth of 1.25″ and frame depth of 1.75″. The listed width and height describe the canvas, not the overall outer frame.
Is this suitable as a gift?
Yes. It is a thoughtful choice for someone interested in Alfred the Great, Anglo-Saxon history or historical storytelling, particularly for a study, library or reading corner.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
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